I have been getting botox every 3 months for migraine ( Over a year now of treatments ). My eyebrows are now drooping so badly ( Eye lids also ) that I have to use surgical tape to open my area enough for me to see properly. I spoke to my plastic surgeon ( Who is wonderful ) who administers my restylane ( Lips ) and he suggested a brow lift and eye lid lift. What are the downfalls of this procedure and can it affect future treatments of migraine botox?
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Thank you for your question.Botox will help with the trigger points for migraines.The oral medications may have other benefits for you as a preventative means - to prevent onset of migraines.
Botox is known to relieve the specific nerves in the muscle groups it's injected into. So getting Botox injections for migraines is unlikely to affect wrinkles or change your face's appearance. You can receive both products as long as the total amount does not exceed 400 Units
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Excedrin Migraine is a common over-the-counter medication used to treat migraine headaches. It typically contains acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. After receiving Botox injections for chronic migraine, it's generally safe to take Excedrin Migraine, but there are some considerations...
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